10 of Our Favorite Pierogi Spots in Greater Cleveland

By Jason Beudert on Fri, Oct 24, 2014 at 2:28 pm

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Cleveland's not a plum, it's a pierogi. This Eastern European staple has been part of the eating culture here in Northeast Ohio for generations. Here are 10 of our favorite haunts to get your fix.

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10 of Our Favorite Pierogi Spots in Greater Cleveland

Made the traditional way, Prosperity's pierogies are stuffed with dry ricotta and topped with sauteed onions and melted cheese. Give them a try at Prosperity Social Club1109 Starkweather Dr., Tremont, 216.937.1938.

100 percent worth the drive, "POC" offers 27 gourmet inspired selections of pierogies. Sold in a six pack, "POC" is a great place to grab some authentic pierogies to enjoy at home. Try the "Sloppy Joe" pierogi. Stop in at Pierogies of Cleveland4131 W. Streetsboro Rd., Richfield, 330.659.4309.

Pierogie Palace located in the West Side Market throws the rule book out on traditional ingredients. We recommend the crab meat pierogie. Pierogi PalaceSee for yourself at 1979 W. 25th Street, Ohio City, 216.861.9800.

This Parma legend might be little, but the pierogies are larger than life. We suggest the sauerkraut and mushroom pierogi. Dig in at 5772 Ridge Rd, Parma.

Garfield Heights has a pierogi secret and its called Sophie's Choice Pierogi Company. We suggest the sweet cheese pierogies. Grab some for yourself at 4361 Turney Rd., Garfield Heights, 216.341.5910.

For over a decade, the Sokolowski family at University Inn in Tremont has been making pierogies in-house finished with what they coined "a butter jacuzzi." Stop in at Sokolowski's University Inn1201 University Rd., Tremont, 216.771.9236.

The Slovenian landmark is not only known for their schnitzel, but there pierogies served with a side of apple sauce are mouth-watering. Stop in today at 1401 E. 55th St., Cleveland, 216.881.4181.

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Jason Beudert has had a dynamic career as a leader with The Walt Disney Company, ESPNZone, The Cleveland Indians, and as a restaurant entrepreneur. He is utilizing his twenty years of hospitality experience along with his love for the Cleveland food scene to contribute exciting and insightful food pieces for Scene...

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